Browsing by Supervisor "47095"
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An assessment of the health status of a group of independent residents of a retirement village especially in relation to aspects of physical health and musculoskeletal function
(2016)AIM: To assess the health status of nine independent retirement village residents to build a picture of the presence and effects of musculoskeletal complaints on their lives. METHODS: Nine independently living ... -
The behaviours and attitudes surrounding the use of equine complementary and alternative medicine amongst horse-carers in the Auckland region
(2011)AIM: To explore the behaviours and attitudes of horse-carers surrounding the use of equine complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). METHODS: Owners or trainers mainly responsible for the care of one or more horses, ... -
Caring beyond the table : exploring New Zealand osteopaths’ experience of treating pregnant women : a descriptive phenomenological study
(2014)Background: Pregnant women experience a variety of pregnancy-related complaints that significantly impact their quality of life. Osteopathic manual therapy is frequently used to treat these complaints in New Zealand. Women ... -
Clinical reasoning in osteopathy : an investigation of diagnostic hypothesis generation for patients with acute low back pain
(2014)BACKGROUND: The clinical reasoning strategies employed in healthcare have been well established in a wide range of health professions. Currently, there is little literature pertaining to the diagnostic process of osteopaths ... -
Contacting with clarity : the communicative purposes of osteopathic touch
(2014)OBJECTIVE: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore and describe osteopaths’ perspectives on the communicative purposes of their professional touch. BACKGROUND: Touch is a key defining feature of osteopathy. ... -
Current clinical practices, experiences, and perspectives of healthcare practitioners who attend to dysfunctional breathing : a qualitative study
(2016)The under-recognised and often misdiagnosed condition of dysfunctional breathing (DB) requires urgent critical investigation of the practices, experiences, and perspectives that underlie current clinical practice. The ... -
Different folks, different strokes : becoming and being a stroke family during the first six months post-stroke
(2013)Aim: To explore the lived-experience of becoming and being a stroke family during the first six months post-stroke event. Background: The consequences of a stroke are far reaching and affect the whole family. Research has ... -
Do you hear me?: the caregivers' experience of osteopathy for their child’s otitis media
(2017)AIMS: It is not commonly known that osteopathy can be beneficial for children with otitis media (OM). The research aims of this study are twofold. Firstly, to explore the parents’ experience of having their child treated ... -
Early development of a web-based resource for individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain: An action research-inspired approach
(2011)Background: Non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP) is costly to both individuals and society. It is a difficult condition to treat, as there is no readily identifiable pathological explanation for the pain individuals ... -
The effect of embodied historical trauma on long-term musculoskeletal pain in a group of urban Māori adults
(2018)Māori people experience higher rates of long-term musculoskeletal pain compared with European New Zealanders, despite being a demographically younger population. Like other indigenous colonized peoples Māori people also ... -
An evaluation of a facilitator-led ‘Run & Walk’ health promotion initiative targeting inactive adult males. Supported by Men's Health Trust New Zealand & Unitec Institute of Technology
(2014)BACKGROUND: The field of men’s health in the past has typically focused on male-specific health problems including erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer. A growing body of evidence highlights a wider range of health ... -
Evaluation of a stroke navigation service over a six month period : a mixed method approach
(2017)AIM: To assess the impact on outcomes of a stroke navigation service for stroke survivors and their families, over a six month period, in comparison to usual care. BACKGROUND: Stroke is a serious health concern and ... -
An exploration of the experience of parents in the osteopathic treatment of their infants
(2011)AIM: The aim of this phenomenological study was to describe the experience of parents seeking and participating in the osteopathic treatment of their infants. BACKGROUND: Although there is some literature in the ... -
Fussy, unsettled and irritable infants - the mother's voice : how can you support me if you don't understand me?
(2006)Background: Osteopathic literature on the topic of infant health is from a clinical stand point and lacks supportive research. This project is a first step towards extending this literature by exploring the mothers’ point ... -
GPs and the unexplored world of osteopathy : a descriptive study
(2017)BACKGROUND: The relationship between osteopaths and General Practitioners (GPs) is of key importance to the development of osteopathy as a profession in New Zealand (NZ). Gaining an understanding of what lies behind the ... -
In a perfect world Emergency Department Screening and Brief Interventions for heavy and hazardous use of substances : a feasibility study
(2016)Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) is an evidence based technique for reducing heavy and harmful consumption of alcohol and other drugs. There is significant evidence for both the efficacy and the effectiveness of SBI. ... -
An investigation of attitudes and underlying beliefs toward low back pain among osteopathy students using the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ)
(2018)BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is considered one of the most disabling health conditions worldwide. There is overwhelming evidence that psychosocial factors are important risk factors in the development and ... -
An investigation of patient experiences of treatment in the cranial field of osteopathy
(2009)There is a wealth of information available in print and other forms of media about osteopathy in general. Significantly less information exists about osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF), and still less information is ... -
Kapa haka: A stepping stone to health through the voices of Mātātupu Kaihaka
(2016)RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. Could Kapa haka be used as an intervention to promote/prove alternative positive health benefits in Māori tertiary students of Mātātupu within a specific period? 2. Can the support mechanisms ... -
Keeping working to keep working : staying in the workforce with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
(2016)Background: Parkinson’s disease has a profound effect on those with the condition. Due to earlier diagnosis from improved diagnostic techniques as well as advances in medication, people are often able to continue to work ...
